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About dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and mental health in the geriatric population
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Is my parent safe in a nursing home?
Is my parent safe in a nursing home?
Question: With the recent news about an ex-nurse admitting to killing eight seniors in long-term care facilities, do I need to be worried…
Dr. Nathan Herrmann
Jul 27, 2017
Can alcohol consumption prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Don’t count on it.
Can alcohol consumption prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Don’t count on it.
Question: Does alcohol consumption prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Dr. Nathan Herrmann
May 2, 2017
Is it safe to leave someone with Alzheimer’s home alone?
Is it safe to leave someone with Alzheimer’s home alone?
Question: When is it no longer safe to leave my wife with Alzheimer’s disease home alone?
Dr. Nathan Herrmann
Jan 23, 2017
Alzheimer’s and genetics: Will I get the disease if my parent has it?
Alzheimer’s and genetics: Will I get the disease if my parent has it?
Question: My mother has Alzheimer’s disease. Does that mean I will get it?
Dr. Nathan Herrmann
Nov 30, 2016
When is it time to consider a nursing home for my spouse with Alzheimer’s?
When is it time to consider a nursing home for my spouse with Alzheimer’s?
Placement in long-term care is one of the more difficult decisions facing caregivers of patients with dementia. Let me start by stating…
Dr. Nathan Herrmann
Nov 28, 2016
The lowdown on Alzheimer’s disease drugs
The lowdown on Alzheimer’s disease drugs
Question: How effective are the currently available Alzheimer’s disease drugs?
Dr. Nathan Herrmann
Nov 24, 2016
Dementia and driving: When it’s time to hang up the keys
Dementia and driving: When it’s time to hang up the keys
As a memory doctor, the most difficult thing I have to do is to tell a patient and their family about the diagnosis of dementia. The second…
Dr. Nathan Herrmann
Nov 22, 2016
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